Life Changes & Transitions

Counseling for Life Changes & Transitions in State College, PA

A death. A diagnosis. A divorce. A move, a retirement, an empty nest, a new baby, a job that ended. Even good change can knock the ground out from under you. Counseling helps you find your footing, and sometimes, a new direction you couldn’t see before.

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Grief & loss specialists · Caregiver support · Telehealth in PA, NJ, MD, VA & NC

Licensed & credentialed

LCSW · LPC · CAADC · SAP

In-person & Telehealth

Serving PA, NJ, MD, VA & NC

20+ years of experience

Adults, couples & families

State College office

301 Science Park Rd, Suite 222, State College, PA 16803

Change is constant. That doesn't make it easy.

Some transitions are losses we grieve: the death of someone we love, the end of a marriage, declining health, a future that won’t happen the way we planned. Others are technically “good,” a promotion, a move, retirement, a child leaving for college, yet still leave us anxious, unmoored, or strangely sad. Both are real, and both deserve support.

All of our counselors provide life transition counseling. It is a core focus of our whole team, and each clinician brings years of experience helping adults and families steady themselves through grief, loss, caregiving, and major life changes. Whoever you meet with, you will work with someone who knows this territory well.

Transitions we commonly support

Grief and bereavement, recent or long-carried
Caregiving for an aging parent, ill spouse, or family member
Anticipatory grief and end-of-life family support
Divorce, separation, and major relationship endings
Retirement, career change, and job loss
Empty nest, new parenthood, and family role changes
Health diagnoses and adjusting to new limitations
College transitions: leaving home, graduating, what's next

How counseling helps during transition

There’s no “right way” to grieve and no schedule for adjusting to change. Anyone who tells you otherwise hasn’t sat with much loss. What counseling offers is a steady place to process what happened, honor what was lost, and rebuild a sense of identity and direction on the other side.

Depending on your needs, your counselor may blend supportive grief work with cognitive behavioral tools for the anxiety and low mood that often ride along with upheaval, and mindfulness practices for the moments when everything feels like too much. Caregivers especially benefit from having one hour that is entirely theirs.

Sessions are available in person in State College or by telehealth anywhere in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina, a meaningful option for caregivers who can’t easily leave home.

Counselors for grief, loss & change

This work is led by clinicians with direct, ongoing experience in grief, hospice, and family support.

Corinne "Corri" Jones

LCSW

LCSW focusing on grief, loss, caregiver support, and life transitions; long-time hospice medical social worker.

Heather Dick

LCSW · CAADC · SAP

LCSW with 20+ years supporting adults, seniors, and families through major life changes. Licensed in PA, NJ, MD & VA.

Jerah Griggs

LPC

LPC licensed in PA and NC with 15+ years of experience, including work with Veterans and transitions unique to military families.

Stefanie Collier

CTP · LPC · LMT

Certified Trauma Professional for transitions that are also traumatic: sudden loss, violence, or crisis. Serving PA & NJ.

Transparent pricing

Clear fees, no surprises

Initial Evaluation$175
Counseling Session (55 minutes)$145
Counseling Session (45 minutes)$125
Counseling Session (30 minutes)$100
Clinical Supervision (55 minutes)$100
DOT / SAP Evaluation$450

We believe knowing the cost up front is part of feeling at ease. Rates are the same whether you meet in person at our State College office or by secure telehealth. These are self-pay rates: we participate with most commercial insurance companies, so many clients pay only their insurance portion for sessions.

Questions about coverage or what’s right for you? Call 814-933-4622 and we’ll walk you through it. Or see the insurance plans we accept.

Questions people ask

How do I know if what I'm feeling is normal grief or depression?

Grief and depression can look alike, and grief can develop into depression. A licensed counselor can help you tell the difference, and either way, you don’t have to wait until it’s bad enough to deserve support.

It's been years since my loss. Is it too late for grief counseling?

Not at all. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and unprocessed loss often resurfaces during new transitions. Counseling helps whenever you’re ready.

I'm a caregiver and can't leave home easily. Can you still help?

Yes. Our secure telehealth sessions were practically made for caregivers. You can meet with your counselor from home, anywhere in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina.

What does life transitions counseling cost?

Our self-pay rates are $175 for the initial evaluation; ongoing sessions are $145 (55 min), $125 (45 min), or $100 (30 min), identical rates in person or online. We participate with most commercial insurance companies, so most clients only pay their insurance cost for sessions.

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Reaching out is the hardest part. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll meet you with compassion and a plan.

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814-933-4622

manalifecounseling@gmail.com

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301 Science Park Rd, Suite 222, State College, PA 16803

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